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In many cases, Alvendia bypassed that process by persuading states to earmark money for Star Academy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Tucked in a $10 billion climate bond on the November ballot is an earmark to improve drinking water quality for communities such as East Orosi.
From Salon • Nov. 2, 2024
Calvert said he meets annually with cities across his district and encourages government agencies to submit earmark applications.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024
But previous attempts to "hypothecate" - or earmark - National Insurance contributions for specific public services have been abandoned.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2024
Anderson used his power to earmark municipal funds to clean up the Black Belt’s crumbling sewers and streets.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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